Coconut Shrimp With Basil Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Name: Coconut Shrimp With Basil Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SALSA; 1 cup pineapple, fresh finely diced; 3 green onions, sliced; 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lime, juice of; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; SHRIMP; 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled, de-veined and dried; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 egg whites; 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

SALSA
1 cup pineapple, fresh finely diced
3 green onions, sliced
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SHRIMP
1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled, de-veined and dried
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 egg whites
1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
In a medium bowl combine all salsa ingredients, stir, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Best if left to marinate over night.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F In medium shallow dish, combine cornstartch, salt ans cayanne pepper; set aside. In another medium dish, combine coconut and cheese. In small bown beat egg whites until frothy; about 2 minutes.
3
Coat a large baking sheet non stick with cooking spray. Working with one shrimp at at time: dredge in cornstartch mixture, dip in egg white, then in coconut/cheese, pressing lightly with fingers. Place on prepared baking sheet, repeat with remaining shrimp. Bake 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes.
4
Remove from oven and serve with pineapple salsa.

498

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SALSA, 1 cup pineapple, fresh finely diced, 3 green onions, sliced, 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Coconut Shrimp With Basil Pineapple Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Coconut Shrimp With Basil Pineapple Salsa

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